3 JULY 1875, Page 24

After Long Years. By M. C. Halifax. (Macmillan.)—This is a

spirited story. Joan Lloyd, whom we find a quiet country maiden in chapter the first, developes by a process which is in nowise hasty or unnatural into a woman of fine and determined character, who wins for herself by readiness and courage the happiness which she well deserves. The name on the title-page is a now one to us. The volume before us gives promise that it may become well known before long.